Dempsey Reveals Truth About Firpo Clash After Fight
In a private chat post bout Dempsey admits he could not avoid Firpo's right early, noting the punch's extreme power and his need to finish quickly. He compares Firpo's punch to Gibbons odd glove burn and praises not underrating opponents.
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Boxing results from Brooklyn and Yonkers card
Larry Goldberg of New York won on a foul by Young Montreal of Providence in the first round at Brooklyn. Irish Fagan of New York earned a 12 round decision over Charlie Murray of New York at Yonkers.
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Greatest fighter in game Dundee proves claim
Reader question frames who is the best fighter. Dundee defeats Shugrue while a chain of past wins links legendary boxers, ending with Jim Flynn knocking out Jack Dempsey in one round, a sequence used to argue Dundee as the greatest fighter.
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My Own Not to Start Tomorrow in Washington Handicap
Reports from Laurel Maryland say My Own will not start in the $25,000 Washington Handicap tomorrow and will be held in reserve for the Latonia championship next Saturday. The horse is expected to meet Zev, the American champion, on that date, with rumors of a Pimlico match race around November 10.
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Laurel
Johnston's Far From Through Says Rival
Philadelphia Oct 26 Bill Johnston the diminutive tennis star who altered badly in the national singles championship this year is not through. This is the opinion of his greatest rival and conqueror Bill Tilden. Johnston was merely overestimated and not in condition to play his real game.
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Bill Tilden
Backfield Stars Dominate Grid Season Talk
Sensational backfield performances draw attention but coaches stress line play. Syracuse star Chet Bowman is hailed as one of the nation’s fastest sprinters and a triple threat, while Penn State’s Wilson shines against Navy with three long TD runs. The piece notes Notre Dame’s Miller and Crowley, Michigan’s Kipke, Harvard’s Cheek, and other backfield standouts across major teams as the 1920s football season unfolds.
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Penn State Halfback Harrry Wilson Shines With Big Runs
Harry Wilson of Penn State rushed 95 yards for a touchdown followed by a 70 yard score and a 40 yard gain against Navy. His three long runs provided all Penn State points in the game versus the Middies.
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Golf Rules on Moved Balls and Wrong Green Play
The text explains relief for a ball moved by an opponent on the fairway with no penalty and the right to drop as near as possible to its original spot. It also states that a ball on the wrong green must be played from its lie, or the player loses the hole, with relief not allowed by lifting and dropping elsewhere.
Golf Rule Dispute Ends with Opponent Interference
In a match, A reaches green in three while B mishaps in a trap. A’s ball nearly cups, B escapes trap but then cuts at his ball, which hits A and caroms into the cup. Six strokes for B, A finishes in four, and B wins the hole on interference rules despite A’s two fess strokes.
Wilson's Come Back Prompts Greb Title Talk
New York Oct 26 Metropolitan fight circles revive interest in Johnny Wilson who is returning to form and may challenge Harry Greb for a title soon after a decisive win over Boston native George Robinson a skilled Negro performer.
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Lace firm seeks $50,000 plant addition permit
Elyria Ohio. The American Lace company has secured a permit to build a 50000 dollar addition to its factory. The project enhances the plant's capacity and expands local manufacturing activity.
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Hardest Shot in Golf Debate Rages at Flossmoor
At Flossmoor the national amateur was decided and experts split on the hardest golf shot. Three shots led the field the long brasse the short pitch from 60 to 80 yards and the long approach putt from 40 to 60 feet. Max Marston backs the approach putt as toughest while Bill Fownes favors the short pitch for its delicate stroke and flawless control.
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Jerry Travers
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Fragmentary Opinion on Moral Victories and Odds
The note compares moral victories to practical propositions such as left handed fish hooks and sea going canoes. It argues moral wins look good but bookmakers do not pay off on them.
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Moral victory for the battered wager?
The remark about a man entering with two black eyes a broken nose and a frayed ear suggests he has won moral victory rather than a real one. The line plays on bravado after a fight and reflects a wry attitude toward conflict.
Moral victory chatter in sports folklore
The text riffs on moral victories in sports culture, noting Yale and other figures to mock the idea. It quotes opinions on moral victory, piano bands, and boxing era attitudes, portraying it as a loaded phrase used to frame wins and losses.
College and conference football clashes loom this weekend
National showdowns unfold as Dartmouth visits Harvard in a top November tilt while Yale, Princeton, and Navy face key tests. California battles Washington State and Southern California meets Stanford as Warner system buzzes at Palo Alto. Vanderbilt hosts Tulane in a pivotal Southern clash with Notre Dame looming for Georgia Tech.
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Difference in runs count in two baseball scenarios
The first play has a runner score but the batter is ruled out for not touching first, so the run does not count. The second play awards a base on balls, the batter reaches first, then is put out attempting to reach second, but the run already scored stands.
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Annual Match Play Contemplates Global 3-Year-Old Championship
New York reports local turf officials expect a regular feature for the champion 3-year-olds England and America following the Zevo Papyrus meeting. Plans include enlarging the race to include champions from France and other nations, expanding international competition.
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Papyrus
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Football crowds rise as 186000 season total set
Football fans flock to games with record attendance this season. Harvard and Holy Cross drew 60000, Michigan and Ohio State 46003, Columbia and Lit 38000, Princeton and Notre Dame 6000, with many more matches drawing well above normal.
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